155-157 West Grand Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 155-157 West Grand Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 18 permits, 10 not closed, and 9 violations, 1 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Cook County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 155-157 West Grand Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2026Active
Scope: roof replacement. area: 7400 sq. ft. roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. location: rooftop. il roofing contractor license: 104000394.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2026Active
Hydronic piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 cooling tower(marley m#nc8401kan roof) 1 cooling tower(marley, m#aq494h1qaf, roof) 1 chiller(water furnace,m#t3hs050sn23aadd1n6gcssnsss, p1 mechanical room) . electrical work under this permit = yes . locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, exterior roof and p1 mechanical room.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2025Active
Self certification - interior remodel of an existing tenant space. installation of new walls as noted on plan. existing walls to remain will receive new finishes to match new noted finishes. installation of new finishes in renovated rooms. existing site lighting to remain no change in base building, or egress paths, existing to remain, no exterior scope.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2025Suspended
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(replacement of (1) 6-ton and (1) 8-ton aaon rtus) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof - replacement of existing rtu(s).
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2018
Tear off and replace roof
- Permit - elevator equipment Nov 2017
Phase ii upgrade on (1) 2100# cap., 5-stop, passenger elevator ( garage car) to meet city of chicago 2017 mandate. (ev003635)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2016Complete
**self-cert**alterations to existing exterior courtyard to include new slab and stairs with snow melt system, and repairs to existing stucco system as per plans. (structural peer review)
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2015
Change plumber to ewing-doherty for permit 100575793
- Permit - elevator equipment Aug 2015
Furnish and install one (1) mrl 3000lb.ccap,150fpm,4-30mm-belts3-floor gearless traction elevator. pursuant to plans submitted.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2015Complete
Interior alterations to existing animal hospital / kennel at the first, second and lower level, as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2014Complete
Interior alterations to existing animal hospital / kennel as per plans. (structural peer review)**self-certification - conditional permit: subject to field inspections & audit**
- Permit - signs Jun 2011
Install one set of non-illuminated letters into recess of building along grand ave elevation.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
23 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago Transit Authority, 152 West Illinois Street (200 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,100 ft
Wesley Jessen Corp and 7 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
3,450 ft
Ogden Elem School (3,450 ft), YCCS-Innovations of Arts Integr (3,550 ft), Noble St Chtr-Muchin College Prep (3,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Sinkhole-prone ground
Limestone karst
The bedrock here (dolostone (dolomite), Silurian) can dissolve and open sinkholes. Ask for a geotechnical report and check whether sinkhole coverage is in the insurance policy.
USGS Karst in the United States (OFR 2014-1156)
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Cook County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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